The Program for the Rationalization of Public Authority Purchases - realized by the Ministry of the Economy and Finance through Consip S.p.A. - has been supporting administrations in managing change in their purchasing processes for almost twenty years

The Program

The Program for the Rationalization of Public Authority Purchases - realized by the Ministry of the Economy and Finance through Consip S.p.A. - has been supporting administrations in managing change in their purchasing processes for almost twenty years

Tools available

The adoption of advanced technological solutions and innovative procurement processes within the Program has led to the development of various purchasing and trading instruments: Framework Contracts, Electronic Marketplace, Framework Agreements, Dynamic Purchasing System

FRAMEWORK CONTRACTS

They are framework contracts that allow the Public authorities to send purchase orders directly to the suppliers awarded the tenders.

For Public Authorities

... represent a simplification of the purchasing process, reduction of costs and procurement times, greater transparency

For suppliers

... offer the guarantee of a procedure based on maximum transparency and a simplified order management model.

ELECTRONIC MARKETPLACE

It is a digital marketplace for purchases for values below the European threshold of goods, services and maintenance work, offered by qualified suppliers.

For Public Authorities

... represents transparency and traceability of the entire purchasing process and amplitude of supply to satisfy all types of needs.

For suppliers

.. represents an instrument for accessing the public sector market, even for small and medium-sized companies, and guarantees the reduction of commercial costs and sales times.

FRAMEWORK AGREEMENTS

These are framework contracts awarded to one or more suppliers. According to the conditions set out in the announcement, the Public Authorities they can make their own tenders (Specific tenders) with the contracted suppliers or issue orders..

For Public Authorities

... represent a simplification of procedures in the case of repeated purchases and greater administrative efficiency thanks to the reduction of process costs.

For suppliers

... represent, through the standardization of procedures, simplification and transparency in the relationship with Public Authorities., and a reduction in the timing in the negotiation of specific tenders.

DYNAMIC PURCHASING SYSTEM

It is an open and flexible digital market through which to manage an entirely electronic acquisition process for amounts above the community threshold.

For Public Authorities

... means digitization of the entire purchasing process and dynamism, thanks to the continuous opening to suppliers that meet the selection criteria.

For suppliers

.. represents an opportunity for open participation and an instrument for access to a heterogeneous market of public demand.

Involved subjects

The Program involves a multitude of subjects, connecting the world of public authorities and the business world. Find out which are the main actors of change: